Chapter 631: Outer Domain World!

Dongfang Lin stood there, his black robe motionless in the night wind, like a stone statue that had walked out of darkness.

His gaze fell on Jiang Feng, his deep eyes holding scrutiny and a hint of something almost invisible.

On the surface he looked calm, even gentle, but his aura had locked onto Jiang Feng like an invisible net that enveloped him completely.

Jiang Feng could feel the tightness and precision of that aura.

It was an all‑round perception and lock, like a hunter hiding in distant thickets, his scope trained on the prey's vital spot.

As soon as he made the slightest move, the other side could respond instantly.

Dongfang Lin looked at Jiang Feng, his inner self already churning with wind and clouds.

He was very familiar with the name Jiang Feng.

Even a few months earlier, the Eastern Family's intelligence system had placed this person's file on his desk.

Back then he was top‑notch among his peers, yet before the vast Eastern clan he could not stir up any waves.

Such a young Heavenly Pride, the Eastern Family had seen too many; Dongfang Lin merely glanced at the file and filed it away in a corner.

Yet this person, in just a few short months, had become a bona fide Martial Ancestor Strongman.

He could even defeat Dongfang Hongshan, an old‑school Martial Ancestor who had grasped the Dual Laws.

Standing here, Dongfang Lin could faintly sense the intensely converging power on Jiang Feng, a force that made even him, who had dwelt in the Wu Zun Realm for years, feel a hint of oppression.

This is no ordinary youngster.

This is an existence that could give the whole Eastern Family a headache.

Dongfang Lin's thoughts turned quickly, yet his face showed no emotion.

He was in no rush to speak, nor to act.

He first lifted his hand slightly; a gentle force welled from his palm, wrapping Dongfang Hongshan's body that was about to fall apart, lifting him from the ruins and placing him beside the two old men behind him.

The two withered old men silently caught Dongfang Hongshan, each supporting him on one side, and quickly retreated into the Iron Cavalry formation.

Then Dongfang Lin looked toward Jiang Feng again.

He spoke softly, his voice low, tone gentle, as if chatting with an old friend.

"As the Family Head of the Eastern Family, I must admit that treating you as an enemy was my mistake."

He paused, his gaze calm.

"Including Eastern Jue, they were merely following orders. If you wish to blame anyone, I will bear it all."

Silence fell on the ruins for a moment.

Jiang Feng stood there, gazing at Dongfang Lin's steady, calm face, the corner of his mouth twitching up in a derisive chuckle.

"Do you think I dare not strike at the Empire Northern Army Pacification Commissioner?"

He knows Dongfang Lin's identity.

The head of the Kyoto Four Top‑Tier Noble Families, who also holds the post of Empire Northern Army Pacification Commissioner, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops on the empire's northern border.

Such a position is not for just anyone; those who sit in it possess strength and background beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

But when Jiang Feng spoke those words, his tone held no fear, only a careless mockery.

Dongfang Lin looked at him, still wearing that faint smile.

He gave a slight nod, his tone easing a bit.

"Even the Jiangnan Wang has been handled by you; I am merely a lowly Town Prefect, so you naturally wouldn't take me seriously."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding dense ranks of Iron Cavalry; his voice remained gentle, but his words carried greater weight.

"But if you intend to move against me, those tens of thousands of troops will not easily stand down."

Jiang Feng's eyes narrowed. A cold aura surged from all directions, like the killing intent emanating from the Iron Cavalry.

Tens of thousands of Iron Cavalry, well‑equipped and well‑trained, clearly not ordinary soldiers—each at least possessed Grandmaster‑level cultivation.

Such an army gathered together, even a Martial Ancestor Strongman wishing to charge head‑on would have to weigh whether he'd be worn to death.

"Are you threatening me?"

Jiang Feng's voice turned cold.

Dongfang Lin shook his head, the smile on his face deepening further.

"I simply don't want to fight you to the death."

His tone grew more sincere, as if he were truly considering both sides.

"You should know that although the Eastern Family has today lost a Martial Ancestor, decades of foundation, and thousands of elite troops, our true reserves go far beyond that. If we truly fell into a state of endless mutual destruction, nobody would benefit."

Jiang Feng said nothing, waiting for his continuation.

Dongfang Lin looked at his silence, knowing his words had taken effect.

He continued speaking, his voice growing even gentler, as if offering an irresistible condition.

"If you are willing, the Eastern Family is prepared to offer an Outer Domain Small World as compensation."

As soon as those words left his mouth, Jiang Feng's pupils contracted sharply.

His expression remained calm, but the inner shock was like a massive stone dropped into a lake, sending out wave after wave of great ripples.

He never expected Dongfang Lin's apology to be this sincere. An Outer Domain Small World is no ordinary thing—it is an independent space that only top‑tier powers can create and maintain, containing a complete law system, rich spiritual energy, and countless rare resources.

The value of an Outer Domain Small World rivals that of a sect with deep foundations. Even the Eastern Family, one of the Four Great Top Families, could not possess many such things.

Producing an Outer Domain Small World as compensation shows that Dongfang Lin is not brushing him off, not stalling for time, but genuinely seeking peace.

Silence fell again over the ruins.

The night wind still blew, distant fires still burned, and the Iron Cavalry remained densely stationed outside the ruins, tens of thousands of eyes fixed on the two figures at the center.

Jiang Feng stood there, gazing at Dongfang Lin, silent for a long time.

Dongfang Lin was not in a hurry either; he simply stood there with a faint smile, awaiting his reply.

Jiang Feng's lips twitched, revealing an indistinct smile. He looked into Dongfang Lin's eyes and slowly began to speak.

"An Outer Domain Small World..."

He repeated those few words, as if savoring their weight.

Dongfang Lin nodded.

"A complete Outer Domain Small World, everything inside is yours. The Dongfang Family guarantees we will leave no arrangements, nor any hidden tricks. Little friend, you may go inspect; after confirming there's no mistake, we will proceed with the handover."

Jiang Feng looked at him, fell silent for a few breaths, then slowly nodded.

"Deal."

The smile on Dongfang Lin's lips deepened a bit more.

He slightly bowed, making a cupped-fist salute toward Jiang Feng.

"Then it's settled. His Seat will send people to deliver the coordinates and related secret arts of the Outer Domain Small World into your hands, little friend. Today's matter is hereby dropped."

He paused, straightened up, glanced at the devastated ruins, and let out a soft sigh.

"These losses shall be considered the Dongfang Family's price for the earlier offense. Little friend, until we meet again."

Having said that, he turned and walked toward the Iron Cavalry Formation. His black robe swayed in the night wind, his steps steady, neither hurried nor slow.

The Iron Cavalry silently parted to both sides as he passed, making a lane, then closed again after he went by.

Tens of thousands of Iron Cavalry, under his command, slowly turned; the hooves' sound gathered in the night wind into a low rumble, marching into the depths of the distant night, growing farther and fainter, until they vanished completely into darkness.

Jiang Feng stood on the ruins, watching the black mass of Iron Cavalry disappear into the night, his expression gradually returning to calm.

He lowered his gaze to his palm; golden Law Power still flowed subtly in the center of his hand, faintly glowing.

Jiang Feng's lips curled into a smile.

An Outer Domain Small World.

This trip turned out to be worthwhile.

But his debt to the Dongfang Clan isn't so easily settled…